Privacy Policy – Terms and Conditions

Privacy Policy

1. Name and contact of the data controller
Website Owner: Barbara Gerhaeuser
Address: Hopfenstraße 1, 91233 Neunkirchen am Sand
Email: Barbara.gerhaeuser@gmail.com
Website: https://www.shining-souls.com/

2. General information about data processing
We take the protection of your personal data seriously. We process your personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG), as well as other applicable data protection regulations.

We only process personal data to the extent necessary to provide a functional and user-friendly website, including our content and services.

3. Data collection on our website

a) Server log files
When you visit our website, your browser automatically transmits data to our server. This data includes:

  • IP address (anonymized, if possible)

  • Date and time of the request

  • Time zone difference from GMT

  • Access status/HTTP status code

  • Amount of data transferred

  • Website from which the request comes

  • Browser type, language, and version

  • Operating system

This data is collected to ensure the website’s stability and security. The legal basis is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest).

b) Contact form
If you send us inquiries via the contact form, your information from the form including your contact details (e.g., name, email address) will be stored and processed by us to handle your request. We do not share this data without your consent.

Legal basis:

  • Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR (performance of a contract or steps prior to entering into a contract)

  • Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (consent, if given voluntarily)

4. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve usability. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can configure your browser to inform you about the use of cookies and allow cookies only in individual cases or generally exclude them.

Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR or Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (if consent is required)

5. Your rights
You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data (Art. 15 GDPR)

  • Rectify inaccurate personal data (Art. 16 GDPR)

  • Erase your data (Art. 17 GDPR)

  • Restrict processing (Art. 18 GDPR)

  • Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

  • Withdraw consent (Art. 7 para. 3 GDPR)

  • Object to data processing (Art. 21 GDPR)

  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)

6. Data retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

7. SSL/TLS encryption
For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as messages via the contact form, this site uses SSL/TLS encryption.

8. Changes to this privacy policy
We reserve the right to adapt this privacy policy to ensure it complies with current legal requirements or to reflect changes to our services.

9. Contact for privacy-related concerns
If you have questions about data protection, please contact us at: barbara.gerhaeuser@gmail.com

Terms and Conditions

1. Scope
These Terms and Conditions apply to the use of this website https://www.shining-souls.com. By using this website, you agree to these terms.

2. Content and Use
The content of this website is for general information purposes only. We strive to keep the content up-to-date and accurate but make no guarantees about its completeness or correctness.

You may use this website only for lawful purposes and not in any way that could damage or impair the website or its content.

3. Intellectual Property
All content on this website (text, images, design, etc.) is protected by copyright and may not be used, copied, or distributed without our prior written permission.

4. Liability
We are not liable for the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the content provided. Use of this website is at your own risk. We are not responsible for any damages resulting from the use of this website unless caused by intentional or gross negligence.

5. External Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content of those external sites.

6. Contact Form
If you contact us via the contact form, the information you provide will be used solely to respond to your inquiry. For more details, see our [Privacy Policy].

7. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Please check this page regularly for any changes.

8. Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany.

9. Contact
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact:

Barbara Gerhaeuser
Hopfenstraße 1, 91233 Neunkirchen am Sand
barbara.gerhaeuser@gmail.com